MONKEY BARREL

by Natalie O'Donoghue - December 03, 2025

Monkey Barrel Comedy has long been a cornerstone of Edinburgh's vibrant comedy scene, and this new initiative ensures that fans can be part of the club's ongoing journey in an even more meaningful way. ...

by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2025

Comedian Harriet Kemsley will embark on a brand-new UK tour with her latest stand-up show, Floozy, kicking off at London’s Leicester Square Theatre on Thursday, October 1, 2026....

by Mark Carnochan - August 21, 2025

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd proves himself as one of the funniest men Scotland has ever produced. When you rock up to a venue during the Edinburgh Fringe only to be greeted by two separate lines - one for ticketed punters and another for hopefuls - in the hundreds (but which feels like thousands), so...

by Stephi Wild - August 14, 2025

With the rest of Marc Jennings' shows this week sold out and very limited availability for next week, Monkey Barrel Comedy have added a second extra show at 10:40pm on Saturday, August 16. ...

by Chloe Buckley - August 14, 2025

Stephen Buchanan returns to the Fringe with his new hour, Cold Meat, where he brings dark humour and well-crafted jokes to the Edinburgh stage....

by Erin Roche - August 11, 2025

Unusual comedian Johnny White Really Really is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with new show am/pm. Those who enjoyed his last Fringe hour Catland (2023) will be happy to know that this is another pensive, curiously clever set of offbeat comedy from the entirely original and multi-faceted writer, compo...

by Erin Roche - August 11, 2025

Alternative, kooky character comedy great Lucy Pearman (BBC Three’s Please Help, BBC’s The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk, BBC2’s Mister Winner) is back with her first Edinburgh Fringe hour since 2019’s Baggage. ...

by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 10, 2025

Ayo Adenekan makes his highly anticipated Fringe debut with a hilarious and heartfelt show about growing up in Scotland. With sharp storytelling and a laid-back charm, Ayo explores identity, belonging and the awkward moments in between....

by Chloe Buckley - August 08, 2025

Diona Doherty: Get Your Pink Back is a confident, hilarious and heartfelt Fringe debut. The show’s name is inspired by flamingo parents losing their vibrant pink colour when they have babies, but starts to come back as the babies become more independent. Diona lost her pink, but she is on a mission ...

by Chloe Buckley - August 07, 2025

'Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt.' This is the quote that Marc Jennings spotted on Instagram that inspired the title of his stand-up show at this year's Fringe. And the name couldn't be more appropriate for this show....